General Campground Information

Pet Policies

Most people like dogs, but they must be on a leash while at the KOA.
Please do not leave  your pets unattended.
Dogs should be walked in the pet walk.
Pet litter must be picked up by owner.

MONTH TO MONTH STAYS

Are you looking for a place to spend your Winter?  Lake Isabella/Kern River is offering month-to-month stays December through April for RV'ers.  Call for more information  everyday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Daily.

LAKE ISABELLA/KERN RIVER KOA HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 28, 2023

Join us for Halloween on October 28, 2023
Trunk or Treat - Please bring candy to pass out
Best Costume Contest voted by Campground Guests and Staff
Best Decorated Site Contest Voted by Campground Guests and Staff
Rock Painting 
Pumpkin Making and Painting
Marshmallow dipping
Balloon Popping Contest 1 Boy winner/1 Girl winner
Mrs. Garcia will be making Ghosts with the kids!

Lake Isabella/Kern River KOA General Information

Store Hours: 

Winter Hours:
October 1st -April 1st
Sunday thru Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Summer Hours Start April 1st -October 1st
Sunday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Check-in and Check-out times:
Cabin check-in time 3:00 PM. Cabin check-out time 11:00 AM

RV and Tent sites check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM

Things we sell:
Beer/Wine
Chips, Candy, Cookies
Ice
Ice Cream
Ice Cream Floats
Water, Various Sodas, Gatorade, Milk, Apple Juice,
Wood, Fire Starter, Charcoal lighter Fluid, Rainbow flames and Mystical Fire
Lots of Souvenirs: stickers, magnets, t-shirts, key chains and many other items.
Swim Float and fun rafts
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts

FROM THE PUB:  ASK ABOUT OUR WEEKEND SPECIALS !!!!

LUNCH AND DINNER:
Pizza
Nachos
French Fries
Wings with any of the following sauces (Thai Sweet Chili, BBQ, Buffalo, Teriyaki)

Pool Hours are 10:00 AM TO 9:00 PM for the Summer months. Anyone under 15 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Also, a 15-year-old cannot watch younger siblings - anyone under 15 needs Adult Supervision. We do not have a lifeguard on duty.

Visitors:  You may have visitors during the day, but they may not spend the night and are not permitted to use our facilities. They must also park in the overflow parking with a car pass.

Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM - These are strictly enforced. We want to make sure that everyone has a wonderful camping experience. Please follow this rule.

LAKE ISABELLA AND KERN RIVER

WE ARE LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF WELDON.  WE ARE 15 MINUTES TO THE TOWN OF LAKE ISABELLA AND ABOUT 10 MINUTES FROM YOUR FIRST ENTRANCE TO THE LAKE WHICH IS PARADISE COVE.  WE ARE ALSO 14 MILES FROM THE KERN RIVER.  .  

WE HAVE FLUSHING TOILETS, SHOWERS, A  STORE, POOL AND A PUB.

WE ALSO HAVE VOLLEYBALL, BADMINTON, SOCCER BALLS, TETHER BALL AND CORN HOLE.  COME UP TO THE OFFICE AND CHECK ANY OF THESE ITEMS OUT !!

BLM LAND IS RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO BRING THEIR OFF ROAD VEHICLES.

RIVER AND LAKE ARE BURSTING WITH WATER!

This will be the best year to come and fish or ride the white water on the KEEN! 

The fishing derby kicks off on April 1st, and you will have 2 days to catch the tagged fish worth $10,000! That's right! Opening day and the next day give you the biggest prize yet!!

Also, Sierra South has a white water rafting promotion. If you book by February 10th, you get 15% off of your ride - and if you bring 30 or more people, you will receive a 20% discount! 

Get your tickets now before they are sold out!

Lake Isabella Kern River KOA UPDATE 09/06/2023

Summer April 1st - October 1st
Winter October 1st - April 1st 
Summer Hours:  Sunday - Thursday 8:00AM - 8:00PM - Friday and Saturday 8:00AM - 10:00PM
Winter Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Pool closes October 1st
Pool opens Memorial Weekend

Store sells: Wood, Ice, Souvenirs, Snacks
Visitors: Visitors must leave the KOA by 10:00PM - Visitors may not use pool
Quiet Hours: Always 10PM - 8:00AM
Pet Policy:  $25 fee for cabins - RV and Tent Pets are free - No pets are to be off of their leash - Please do not leave your pets unattended at your campsite - Please pick up after your pet.
Extra Cars:  There is a $5 a day fee for extra cars.  All sites have 1 car parking except Deluxe Cabins have room for 2 cars.
Razors, Quads and other off road vehicles:  BLM land is right across the street! Speed limit in park is 5 mph. No one without a drivers license may operate any vehicle in the park. No riding in the KOA parking lot except to enter and exit the property.
KOA is located next to a preserve: Please understand that we have critters. Coyotes, Snakes, Spiders, Mice, Squirrels and many other animals come and go. Please watch your pets.
KOA is on several septic tanks: We would appreciate it if you do not overload the toilets with toilet paper, paper towels, etc.  If you make a mess please clean it up, if you need help or find the restrooms unacceptable please let a member of the staff know.
KOA WATER IS WELL WATER AND IS NOT POTABLE.  We can shower, brush our teeth and bathe in the water, but do not use the KOA water as your main source of drinking water.  We have signs posted in the store, restrooms, cabins and camper kitchen. If you need further information please read the sign or ask the front desk for more information

WE ARE NOT ON THE LAKE

Time and time again we tell people that we are not located on LAKE ISABELLA LAKE or the KERN RIVER.  However, we are only 15 minutes from the Lake or the Kern River. We are centrally located between both.

If you would like information on boat rentals, etc., please visit the Lake Isabella Chamber of Commerce Business Page.

We can also give you information on The Trail of 100 Giants and White Water Rafting. BLM is located right across the street, so Razors and Quads are always welcome.  We do have rules with regards to both of these, so please ask when calling.

Conservation

Do be cautious with fire, especially when windy. Our trees are precious. Please do not initial, hack, carve, or otherwise disfigure them or feed them cooking grease or gray water.  We now have recycle bins around the property please deposit your plastic and cans only.  Thank you!!

Swimming Pool

Swimming is at your own risk. There is no lifeguard on duty. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets or glass containers of any kind are prohibited in the pool area at all times. Pool hours are 10:00AM 8:00PM and adult supervision is required for children under 15 in the pool and restrooms. Pool is open seasonally from May 1st to September 30th.

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT

CHECK IN TIMES:
CABINS: 3:00PM
RV 2:00
TENT 2:00

CHECK OUT TIMES:
CABINS: 11:00 AM
RV 12:00
TENT 12:00

Cabins

Please do not hang wet towels/clothing on the rails. No smoking in any cabin or lodge. No cooking is allowed inside the cabins. There is a pet fee for animals.
Bare Bones Cabin Information:  Bare Bones means you are renting a cabin with no restroom or kitchen area - these cabins are like sleeping in a tent, except you have an air conditioner, power plug-in availability, a bed with a mat on it, and a set of bunk beds in the one-room cabins and 2 bunk beds in one of two 2-room cabins.

Deluxe cabins: Deluxe cabins have a restroom with a shower, tub or a combination of both; the main bedroom comes with linens; the kitchenette in each deluxe cabin has a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, silverware and plates. There is no cooking allowed inside the building. These also come with either bunk beds, lofts, or a combination of both, and also either a futon or pull-out couch.  

Every site has a picnic table and a fire pit. The bare-bones cabins also have a porch swing.

General Rules

Please observe your campsite boundaries. Do not walk through others' campground areas. Go Around. Please devote extra consideration to the Quiet Hours from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Please do not dry laundry on lines or trees. We have a laundry room available for your use. No car or RV washing on the grounds. Your visitors do not have free use of the facilities. Please have them park in the visitor area and register in the office.

Meet Your Hosts

Kimberly and Brian

Are you ready to CAMP? Summer is right around the corner!

Since starting in 2006 with a definitive fixer-upper we have strived to improve and bring the campground to what you the campers want.  From putting in cabins, adding landscaping, improving sites/ layout, repairing the pool, starting social events and family activities, adding a great camper kitchen, new pallet patios coming soon....... And we still have so much we want to do.
We are here to make your stay the best it can be.  When you see us around the campground let us know what you think, we always want to here from you.